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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first unfortunate thing that happens to Paul's icehouse?

2. Why do Ike and Greer go to Skagway?

3. What game do Eemook and Shoola play?

4. What was the effect of Alice's marriage to Mike?

5. What does Steubins want with Ike?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kuinak offer to the tone of the book?

2. How does Chapter 5 tie back to Chapter 3?

3. What does Foxcorp's request to have a personal meeting with Ike say about Ike?

4. Is the man strangling Louise ruthless?

5. What does "scoot" indicate about time?

6. How is Foxcorp contrary to the Underdog Club?

7. How would you describe Mike as a husband?

8. How does Chapter 4 present Kuinak as a character?

9. What is the purpose of Chapter 5?

10. Why is Steubins' advice appealing to the town leaders?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how social expectations mold and direct the narrative of Sailor Song.`

Essay Topic 2

Despite much of the action in Sailor Song, the truth is infrequently stated; it is merely alluded to. Discuss how the withholding of truth about one's history functions as subplots to this book and Kesey's statements on humanity.

Essay Topic 3

In Sailor Song, much of the characters' natures are displayed through their heroic or cowardly actions. Discuss the use of heroism in the book as another commonality between characters, an accelerator for situations, and why it is so critical to "honesty" in the book.

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